Sepia pharaonis

Pharaoh Cuttlefish
Farao-Sepia
Farao-zeekat
Seiche des pharaons
Jibia faraon
Sepia faraone

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species moves by swimming
The species can be found between 1 and 110 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 100 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing